Einstein's work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. Einstein is best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formulaE = mc2 (which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation").

Einstein published more than 300 scientific papers along with over 150 non-scientific works.
On 5 December 2014, universities and archives announced the release of
Einstein's papers, comprising more than 30,000 unique documents. Einstein's intellectual achievements and originality have made the word "Einstein" synonymous with "genius".